The Gym is my New Home.

If you are looking for me I will be joyfully riding my little heart out on the bike or attempting to flap my arms around in a pool (if you do see me, do not be alarmed…..It just looks like I am drowning but that is what I call my breast stroke).

Today’s Workout Agenda (Please remember I am not doing this for weight loss or because I am psycho….well I am kind of a psycho, it is the advice of my Physical Therapist in order for me to still kick trash in Boston or finish for that matter. I am under a doctor’s supervision, I am keeping the tension low and most importantly LISTENING TO MY BODY).

-Before school: 75 Minutes of biking (50 of those minutes were during a spin class that was AWESOME, best. music. ever.)

-30 Minutes of strength training during lunch, the gym is CLOSE to my work.

PT APPOINTMENT after school, WAHOO:)

-PM workout: teach spin and an additional 30 minutes of riding before class.

Has anyone ever eaten a PB and J while biking…..I can now say I have.

Tomorrow I will be focusing on my SWIMMING along with teaching a spin class. The biggest problem with swimming is it is forcing me to wash my hair more often and that is the number one reason I will not be getting into triathlons anytime soon unless I buzz my head, it takes TOO much time to blow dry and straighten my hair.

I have done some tri’s awhile go and they really are fun but going fast downhill on the bike scares me and even though I can get a good lead in the run EVERYONE and there grandma catches up to me and passes me on the swim. I don’t like losing, I am a sore loser.

Yeah, I want to steal my Aunt’s arms. They are hardcore. And don’t worry I am attempting to work on my posture.

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Time for some more of your AMAZING RACE photos!!

The CUTEST Lindsay @ LearningToCookEatandEnjoysent in this awesome picture of her running cross country from high school. She ran VARSITY as a Freshmen, dang girl you are amazing and so RIPPED!!

The GORGEOUSHollie @ LolzThatSwimsent in a picture of her running a 5k that she convinced her bff to run with her. I love it, and I love the double fisting of water, you are hardcore and with that face we KNOW you are PUSHING IT!

The PRETTIEST Nina @ RunDanceLove sent in a picture of her FIRST half marathon from last September. Nina said, “My time was 2:22 and I couldn’t be prouder of my time! I was lucky enough to run most of it with my awesome running friend Mary, but I made her run ahead the last 4 miles since I was burning out. I finished strong across the finish line though!

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Have you ever done a tri-athalon? Do you think you ever will do a tri-athlon?

-I know THIS GUY does….he is CRAZY good. If I keep working on my swimming I might just have to get back into them. With all of this biking I think I might have to do a century ride this summer:)

What things bring out your competitive side?

-Anything active, board games, being right about something with BIlly (even though I never am) and probably about 15 other things but I am too ashamed to admit…..I have a problem.

Have you ever eaten anything besides gu’s/chomps etc. while you work out?

-I enjoyed a marvelous pb and j while biking today as for running…….starbursts, swedish fish, a banana, an orange and once upon a time a granola bar.

DID YOU WATCH Biggest Loser……this is a yes or no question only. I will be watching it after spin tonight and if you ruin it for me I will come after you with my huge steroid/weight lifting biceps.

Rachel McPhillips

marathonmaiden

i used to eat granola bars when i was doing long runs when i was training for my first marathon.

and i don't think you're psycho at all. when i was injured last year i probably spent more time working out than i did when i was running. because, for me, nothing was quite as intense for me as running was so i could do more of it.

Rene

Tri's scare me. I can't swim with my face in the water plus Texas is not a bike friendly state. But my 8 yr old is doing one this fall. Trying to get him started early.NO eating during workouts. I'd puke.I am competetive when it comes to board games. I may or may not have tipped the board on during a game of Risk that I was losing.I watch BL religiously. I can't believe they sent…..JK. I hate it when people ruin my shows.

EBURNS

I've done a handful of sprint tris. I relayed an olympic distance and did the swim leg. We came home with some hardware so I was pretty proud. There are too many awesome athletes out there to hit the podium solo.

I am competitive sports, but oddly not running. More competitive at tennis, and golf…..game type sports.

I don't think I work hard enough on the bike because i have eaten some crazy stuff with no distress…..Doughnut, bagel with cream cheese, summer sausage sandwich (wow?!?)

So happy for you that you have been getting some good workouts in again! Enjoy your night.

Holley @ Lunges and Lashes

I loved the triathlon I did, so much fun! I think it's just hard for me to spend time in the summer training for something not totally running. You wait all freezing winter for this time of year so you can run it up!

See you at spin tomorrow!

Dorry

I've never done a triathlon, but I'd love to try a Sprint. I just need to figure out how to swim first. ANOTHER reason I need you nearby, Janae! I guess I can drive to Austin and have Lindsay and James Cotter teach me. :) I get competitive with myself in running, but I'm not too competitive otherwise. I want to come to your Spin class!!!! I don't watch The Biggest Loser…does that make me a loser?

Pam

You have to straighten your hair? I am surprised! It looks naturally straight. I have to flat iron mine, too. It's naturally very curly, and I HATE IT! It'd be different if it was pretty normal curls but NOPE! NOT ME! I get the kinky, frizzy, unmanageable curls!

evamadera

I wish I could really swim. That's the onl thing holding me back from a sprint tri. You are so hardcore!I've never eaten anything besides half a protein bar on my runs…maybe some day I'll try some of the things you wrote about.Yes, I watched Biggest Loser last night and loved it!

Danielle

Heya! I've been lurking around your blog for a few weeks now and thought I'd drop a comment! It has nothing to do with your post, but I just wanted you to know reading your blog has inspired me to find a frozen yogurt place and now I'm hooked!! I've been there twice this week already ;)

fitchocoholic

We are Ben and Rebecca

I hate the bike, so I will never tri … hahahaha… anyway- no I haven't seen it yet, either. I usually wait until a semi long run and watch it one Hulu (if the weather is bad.) It got me through 16 miles Monday, cuz heck, if they can push it, so can I.

Now be prepared to be jealous- I had maple cotton candy during a run. Or before, during and after, but that doesn't matter.

athletic chick

Awesome on the cycling!! :) Do you wear cycling shorts with a good chamois (pad)? I have, um, those issues too, and the other thing that helps is chamois butter. The problem with spin bikes is they don't have women specific saddles on them (which have a cut out so you don't put pressure on certain parts).

Heather:

I love triathlons! I totally prefer them to other endurance races just cause I get bored so easily…by the time I'm sick of swimming, it's time to hop on the bike! :) Plus the training is easier cause it's broken up between so many things!

Alyssa

I am doing my first Tri in August and I haven't even bought the bike yet! I need to get my swimming in shape too. I don't have much of a competitive side except with board games. During the Baltimore marathon a guy is famous for giving out gummy bears and that's probably the only thing I've eaten besides Gu in a run. I didn't watch the biggest loser yet and my friend posted who was kicked off on her facebook and now I'm mad at her.

Cyndi @ Weightless Life

I've never done a tri-athlon but I'm doing a duathlon at the end of May. I am not a big swimmer so I figured I would stick to the things I like. I am competitive when it comes to board games, especially if it's Scrabble. And I once ate peanut butter M&M's while running. I don't recommend that though, it made my stomach hurt.

Lauren

Yes, I did my first sprint tri Sept 08 and I want to do another one! I get competitive mostly with myself. But seeing someone else do something only pushes me because I know I can do it too. OR when someone tells me I can't do something, I can't stand that! THAT is motivation for competition! Sometimes I eat power bars, Luna bars or Clif bars when I work out. But I like GU and sports beans for runs. I need to catch up on BL!

Pamela

You go girl and I love how you are keeping it real with PBJ on the bike! I'd love to do a tri, in my head I think I could do it, but I'm struggling now with running and the ups and downs of motivation. You inspire me.

Kristin

I love triathlons, and sometimes have to shower 3 times a day! It's annoying, my skin is dry and my hair looks like crap but I'm a sick addict. Two Ironmans a year is heaven to me, my coach won't let me do 3 :/